Barrafina Borough Yards

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  Alberta Muneca

  ·1 month ago

  “An absolute gem in Borough Yards. From the moment we sat down, the service was warm, attentive and genuinely caring — the kind that makes you feel truly looked after. Many thanks to Clemence, Deva and Miguel for their genuine hospitality and service. The food was outstanding. We had the cuttlefish croquetas — perfectly crisp outside, creamy and full of flavour inside; the yellowtail crudo — so fresh, delicate and beautifully balanced; and the chargrilled secreto Iberico — incredibly tender and cooked to perfection. Also the Arroz de Mariscos was full of flavour, with a smooth texture and incredibly delicious. Every dish was a delight. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the skill in the kitchen at its finest. Delicious food, wonderful service — we will definitely be back. Highly recommended!”

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  Dominic_styler

  ·1 month ago

  “Lovely dinner at Barrafina Borough Yards! We loved the cuttlefish croquetas, yellowtail crudo and chargrilled secreto Iberico — all exceptional — paired with a glass of cava, and the tarta de queso to finish was absolute perfection. Great food, wonderful and attentive staff delivering the best service, many thanks to Clemence, Miguel and Deva. Can't wait to return!”

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  Ng Yik Juen

  ·1 month ago

  “Had the croquetas, prawn & pepper tortilla, langoustine and crema catalana - all were amazing and perfectly cooked! Definitely bring a mate or two so you can sample as much of the wonderful menu as possible!”

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  Steven Mcallister

  ·2 months ago

  “Barrafina never disappoints, great selection of authentic dishes, good for small bites or a larger meal. Recommend any tortilla, pardon peppers, pan con tomate, and always check the specials for unique croquettes and fresh seafood. Finish with the basque cheesecake then a drink at their sister Bar Daskal to end the night right. Great service from the whole team, especially Diana and Danny!”

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  Fei

  ·2 months ago

  “All round fresh seafood, well-balanced dishes, and cooked well. The grilled squid was the surprising standout for us. Service staff were attentive and helpful. But best to reserve and they will ask for the table back when they’re busy. Not a fan of the high tables but it is what it is.”

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  Simon Pollard

  ·3 months ago

  “I’m a regular at Dean Street but today was my first time at this branch in Southbank. I was not disappointed. Naturally, the menu was familiar, fabulous and filling. I was keen to evaluate the service, which after all is the hardest thing to keep consistently high level across multiple outlets. I’m delighted to report that Dani, and most especially the wonderful Clémence, instantly made me feel at home, and treated me like the aging regular I am. Dani’s recommendations were helpful, and he spotted me a digestive after the meal. Clemence was an absolute delight - smiling, warm, attentive and professional. Together they exceeded my expectations and that’s saying something”

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  Jabez L

  ·4 months ago

  “Every single dish we ordered was mind-blowingly good. We started with the Ham Croquetas, and they were perfect—beautifully crispy on the outside with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, creamy Iberian ham filling inside. A must-order! The absolute star of the show was the Arroz Negro (Squid Ink Rice). The rice was cooked to a perfect al dente, absorbing all the deep, rich seafood and squid ink flavors. Paired with a touch of creamy aioli, it was incredibly flavorful and comforting. We were also completely blown away by the Abanico Ibérico. The charcoal grilling was executed to perfection, rendering the fat beautifully. The meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with that distinctive, nutty Iberian pork flavor. Honestly, it rivaled any high-end steak I've had. Sitting at the bar, watching the chefs in action, added so much to the vibrant atmosphere. Incredible food, great vibe, and excellent service. I cannot recommend this place enough and will definitely be coming back!”

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  赵sophy

  ·6 months ago

  “yesterday is my bfs birthday so we chose a “well known” tapas bar in London. It is generally disappointing. The menu is totally Spanish (we know that it is a tapas restaurant however normally you can see English explanations underneath) however there is no such thing here. Our order is basically based on our guess. And we have to translate on our phone. Secondly, every dish is over salty!! Like the salt here is free. You can not taste the food itself flavor but only salty. there is almost 0 service here. We ordered both alcohol and water. For water we ask for extra slices of lemon. But we wait for the end of the meal there is no lemon to be served. Very expensive and hilarious experience”

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  Emily90

  ·7 months ago

  “Great Spanish food, good selection. Nice atmosphere and excellent service. Highly recommend. There’s also a bar upstairs worth checking out.”

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  Aria Yang

  ·9 months ago

  “Regardless of whether the UK is considered a “food desert” or not, this restaurant is truly outstanding. Every single dish is delicious, and the service is excellent. The prices are very reasonable for the quality. As an Asian diner who doesn’t live in Europe and generally doesn’t prefer Western cuisine, I was genuinely impressed by this restaurant. There wasn’t a single disappointing dish that day — everything was spot on. You can even show the staff my photos and ask for recommendations with confidence. It’s a restaurant I look forward to revisiting every year when I return to the UK.”

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